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Fill in the blanks with words and phrases that are taken from your textbooks. 1.Fast food restaurants are now _________rapidly all over the country in the United States. Speed is a very important __________. People usually have a short ________ ________because they just do not want to _______ ______ ______ ______. Fast food restaurant are places that _________ ______ ______ hundreds of people in a short time. There is usually very _____ ______ and the food is always very cheap. 2.In Japan, ______ ______ ______is often held while people are drinking tea. The ceremony, usually held in a teahouse, ______ ______ ______ the sixteen century. Guests ______ ______ ________ set up then and the tea ______ is a powdered green tea. Though still ______ today, the tea ceremony may not be ______ ______ ______ it used to be. Young people tend to ______ other drinks. 3.In the seventeenth ______, Rives, blown heavily . ______ ______. His hands dropped helplessly. Danny thought it was his chance ---the boy was ______ ______ ______, he decided to _____ the deadly blow. But before he could do that, Rivera caught him off his ______ and hit him ______ ______ ______. Danny went down. When he ______ Rivera gave him another blow on the neck and jaw.
The quality of patience goes a long way toward your goal of creating a more peaceful and loving self. The more patient you are, the more accepting you will be of what life is, rather than insisting that life be exactly as you would like it to be. Without patience, life is extremely frustrating. 1. Patience adds some ease and acceptance to your life. It's important for inner peace. 2. If you are stuck in a traffic jam, late for an appointment, being patient would mean keeping yourself from building a mental snowball before your thinking gets out of hand and gently reminding yourself to relax. It might also be a good time to breathe as well as an opportunity to remind yourself that, in the bigger scheme of things, being late is "small stuff". Patience is a quality of heart that can be greatly enhanced with deliberate practice. 3. They are the periods of time that I set up in my mind to practice the art of patience. Life itself becomes a classroom, and the curriculum is patience. You can start with as little as five minutes and build up your capacity for patience over time. What you'll discover is truly amazing. Your intention to be patient, especially if you know it's only for a short while, immediately strengthens your capacity for patience. Patience is one of those qualities where success feeds on itself. Once you reach little milestone-five minutes of successful patience-you'll begin to see that you do indeed have the capacity to be patient, even for longer periods of time. Over time, you may even become a patient person. Being patient will help you to keep your perspective. You will see even a difficult situation, say your present challenge, isn't "life or death" but simply a minor obstacle that must be dealt with. 4.. A. An effective way that I have found to deepen my own patience is to create actual practice periods. B. You are more easily annoyed and bothered. C. It is generally believed that the quality of being patient is very difficult to develop. D. Becoming more patient involves opening your heart to the present moment, even if you don't like it. E. Without patience, you will see the same scene as an emergency complete with yelling, frustration, hurt feelings. F. If you lack patience, you are destined to fail in what you are pursuing.
Robots and humans will soon be living in harmony (和睦). A singing robot is being taught to create jazz with a human in a project. Antonio Chella from Italy is working with a Telenoid robot. To start with, the Telenoid will be trained to follow the movements and simple sounds made by a human singer, and to connect music with different emotional states. Chella then plans to see if the robot can use these connections to create music. Intelligence is often regarded as the ability to find connections between the existing things. But Chella suggests that a conscious(有意识的) creature should be able to go a step further and introduce new connections that result in the creation of something new. Some jazz musicians say that they should have a mental library of musical phrases so that they are able to combine them in new ways. More importantly, however, this combination happens in a state that is similar in a sense to dreaming. Chella wants to copy these states in a machine. “This work raises interesting questions about the link between consciousness and music making,” says Philippe Pasquier, a musician and computer scientist. But he is skeptical about whether a robot musician needs a physical body. Pasquier argues that the robots are faced with two challenges(挑战). Software that can copy Bach has already been developed. But interpretation(演绎)includes human’s different tastes and judgments. “What made the Beatles famous was not so much their works, but the fact that the interpretations of the works were wonderful,” he says. It is not yet clear how a robot would go about interpreting music in a new way. But by copying humans and then learning to sing, Chella’s robot could provide clues. What seems to be important is that human composers often listen to lots of music made by others. So Chella’s robot had better listen to those jazz standards first. 1.Which of the following is the robot’s first step before it tries to create jazz? A.Living with human beings in harmony. B.Connecting actions with human’s emotions. C.Copying a human singer’s movements and sounds. D.Learning to communicate with human beings freely. 2.The underlined word “skeptical” in Paragraph 5 could be replaced by “_____“. A.doubtful B.worried C.certain D.concerned 3.What can we know about the robots like Telenoid from the text? A.They are household robots. B.They can talk with researchers. C.They are faced with two challenges. D.They will become human singers. 4.What can be concluded from the text? A.Chella’s robot needs a physical body to make music. B.How to interpret jazz is a piece of cake for Chella’s robot. C.A new kind of software should be developed to copy Bach. D.Chella’s robot should listen to much jazz to create something new.
◆Protect the natural and cultural heritage. Don’t damage or deface any buildings，displays and other facilities. Take care of all plants. Put rubbish in the bins provided. ◆Take care when you are going up and down steps or stairs and when you are walking nearby the waters. ◆Please buy tickets before entering the scenic spot. One ticket is only for one person. Adult：＄60 per ticket. Children over 6 and under 18，half price. People over 60 and children under 6 are free. ◆If you are going into the wooded and hilly lands，for your own safety，please go with three people at least and don't take any tinder(易燃物）along with you. The hill is steep so please take care of yourself. ◆This scenic spot is the reserve of water source: No fishing，swimming，washing and any behaviors that are harmful to the water source. Meanwhile，please follow the management rules of the scenic spot conscientiously. ◆Opening time：From Monday to Friday，8：00 a. m.～18：00 p.m.；From Saturday to Sunday，6：00 a. m:一24：00 p. m. ◆Small animals such as rabbits，peacocks，squirrels，frogs must be taken care of: None of them shall be killed. If you have any trouble in visiting our world natural park，please call 477一866一7044．Our staff will do our best to help you. 1.How much will be paid for a 65-year-old man with his 8-year-old grandson? A.Free. B.＄30. C.＄60. D.＄120. 2.From the passage，we can infer that the water in this park is＿． A.clean B.polluted C.dangerous D.colorful 3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage？ A.Tourists can hike alone in the hilly lands. B.Small animals are under protection in the park. C.Children can play with small animals. D.Tourists can have a swim in the water.
About aspirin(阿司匹林) Aspirin is a commonly used drug which can be taken to relieve discomfort caused by numerous medical problems including headaches, toothache, inflammation and infections. It is also suitable to treat colds and flu-like symptoms, and to reduce a high temperature. Who can take aspirin? Adults and children over 16 years of age. Who should not take aspirin? ﹡Women who are pregnant, or plan to become pregnant. Aspirin may harm your unborn baby. ﹡Women who are breast-feeding. Aspirin can pass into your breast milk and may harm your baby. ﹡People who have any problems with the way the liver works or with the way the kidneys work. How to take aspirin: Take aspirin after meals, with a full glass of water or milk. ﹡The recommended dose(剂量) ranges from two to three tablets at a time. Never take more than 4g (12 tablets) in any 24-hour period. ﹡You must not take these tablets with any other medicine which contains any aspirin or painkiller. How to store aspirin: ﹡Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children. ﹡Store aspirin in a cool, dry place, away from direct heat and light. ﹡Do not put aspirin in the bathroom because the dampness there can cause it to lose its effectiveness. ﹡Throw away aspirin that smells strongly of vinegar. Possible side effects: ﹡Feeling sick, increased risk of bleeding, stomach pain, indigestion and heartburn are common. If these effects continue, contact your doctor. ﹡Ringing in the ears, difficulty breathing, dizziness, and mental confusion are rare. If these occur, stop taking the drug and contact your doctor for further advice. 1.In which case will you take aspirin according to the text? A.Stomachache. B.Fever. C.Breathlessness. D.Nosebleed. 2.How many times can you take aspirin at most in a day? A.6. B.4. C.5. D.3. 3.What type of writing is this text? A.An announcement. B.A medical report. C.An official guide. D.Medical instructions.
Truth be told, a life-changing college experience doesn’t begin or end with a high GPA or great university tour. And although parents and teachers alike work diligently to prep their students with the cutting-edge classes and impressive transcripts, they’re _______ one vital skill: emotional intelligence. A poll of 1,502 first-year college students in the U.S. found that a majority of them wish they had received more _________ preparation for college. Emotional preparedness is _________ “the ability to take care of oneself, adapt to new environments,_______ negative emotions or behavior and build positive relationship,” according to the survey. “Survey data indicate that college readiness requires far more than just a solid academic foundation – a findg that seems _________ conventional higher education preparation, said John MacPhee, Executive Director of the Jed Foundation, which co-sponsored the survey. “It is clear that emotional preparedness should be better _______ the work that high school communities are doing to guide students through the transition into college.” Data show that college students _______ far more than their academics – and their stress can take a serious toll(代价) on their _______ in school. Forty percent of survey participants felt pressure to pay for college expenses, followed by 30 percent who said their biggest _______ was to make new friends.________, keeping in touch with family and friends not at their college (28 percent) and being independent (16 percent) also weighed heavily on college studnets’ shoulders. All of these ________ had a negative impact inside and outside of the classroom. Students who felt less emotionally prepared for college were more likely to have a lower grade point average, regularly __________ drugs and/or alcohol, and rate their overall college experience as terrible or poor. “As high school seniors start applying to college around this time of year, parents and people __________ in their lives can play an important role in helping children build confidence and life skills, said Marisa Giarnella-Porco, Co-Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jordan Porco Foundation, a survey co-sponsor. “It is important to ________ them to choose a college that best fits their needs first and foremost – not only in a(n)________ sense, but also relative to emotional needs.” Thankfully, whether your child is packing up for school this fall or still in diapers, it’s never too late (or too early!) to begin prepping them for university life. Here’s what parents should do to help their college-bound kid, starting now. 1.A.mastering B.employing C.forgetting D.preparing 2.A.emotional B.careful C.comprehensive D.active 3.A.compared with B.applied to C.adjusted to D.defined as 4.A.arouse B.control C.display D.hide 5.A.short of B.strict with C.contrary to D.proud of 6.A.reminded of B.combined with C.focused on D.devoted to 7.A.depend on B.worry about C.refer to D.respond to 8.A.performances B.grades C.subjects D.requirements 9.A.mistake B.decision C.event D.challenge 10.A.Otherwise B.Thus C.Besides D.However 11.A.pressures B.benefits C.behaviors D.thoughts 12.A.market B.ban C.consume D.produce 13.A.aggressive B.influential C.mysterious D.modest 14.A.support B.guide C.warn D.command 15.A.good B.keen C.academic D.delicate
Darwin, _________ book On the Origin of Species probably ranks second only to the Bible, had great impact on Western thought. A.who’s B.which C.for whom D.whose
What really worries us is __________the explorers can accurately locate themselves with the old device in case of bad weather. A.that B.where C.what D.whether
After a long journey across the whole of Europe from north to south, they found themselves _________out as well as their clothes. A.wear B.wore C.wearing D.worn
The drinking age in Britain is eighteen, but fourteen-year-olds_________ may enter a pub if they order a meal. A.not to accompany B.not to be accompanied C.unaccompanied D.not accompanying
When learning he was admitted to a key college, _________. A.he burst into tears B.tears came to his eyes C.he can hardly keep back his tears D.and his parents were wild with joy
Employees might feel unsafe in the current jobs, thus ________ an eye on what is new in the job market is of great importance to them. A.keep B.keeping C.being kept D.to be kept
Have you ever rushed to get a phone cell, dripping from the bath or chewing from the table,_________ you are a wrong number? A.and being told B.but told C.only to be told D.just to tell
Once environment damage ________, it takes many years for the government to recover. A.has done B.is to do C.does D.is done
In American the relation between parents and children is usually not so close as _______of the Chinese family. A.that B.it C.one D.the other
Normal memory function involves many parts of the brain, and any disease or injury that affects the brain can interfere_________ the development of the brain. A.for B.by C.in D.with
假设你是红星中学学生李华。请根据以下四幅图的先后顺序，给某英文报刊投稿，记录你参加的绿化社区活动。 注意：词数不少于60。 提示词：花苗 flower seedling
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假设你是红星中学学生李华。你的美国朋友Jim在给你的邮件中询问你的高三生活情况。请你给他回复邮件，内容包括： 1. 近况； 2. 感受； 3. 愿望。 注意：1. 词数不少于50；2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Jim, ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua
Not too long ago, a young man asked me a question: how do you make study more fun? You can improve your study habits and make your process more enjoyable. It’s a matter of many things. Manage your time 1. All it takes is sitting down with a calendar, and just mapping out everything you need to do and the time you need to do it: projects, tests, part-time work, homework, parties, doctor appointments. Set the mood First, choose a good study area. 2. Your spot may be in your dorm/bedroom or the library. If you prefer to lie on your bed or sit in a corner of the library, develop a study routine that will allow you to focus. Clean spaces are said to improve productivity. To help you focus, turn off your phone! And while you're at it, limit your access to the Internet. Make it a game Are you the competitive type? Try competing against yourself. 3. Or try joining or starting a study group with fiends and take bets on who can get the most right answers when doing homework. Take breaks In that hour or two you’ve scheduled for studying, make sure you also give yourself enough breaks. Set a timer-even a short one, like 25 minutes-and work during that time. When the timer goes off, give yourself a few minutes to relax, drink some water, etc. 4. Reward yourself Sweet treats and other snacks often come to mind as a “reward”, and that might work for you, but it’s also probably not a great idea to eat a bag of potato chips after every 25-minute study session. Rewards can be as simple as allowing yourself to watch some interesting videos. 5. A. And we mean a specific, unique spot. B. it’s important to realize and make peace with the fact that studying isn’t always going to be “fun”. C. You can learn how to learn more effectively. D. Then set another timer and dive back into your studying. E. Or you can set goals, and then buy yourself something fun when you meet them. F. Time management may be the secret weapon to succeeding at everything! G. See if you can improve your reading speed to get yourself under a certain number of pages in five minutes.
Lawns（草坪）are some of the most common things in the world until you really start thinking about them. That’s when you realize that they make no sense. Why do people keep these uninteresting, pointless little plants outside their homes? They’re not beautiful like flowers, they don’t provide food and you have to take care of them constantly. Israeli bestselling author Yuval Noah Harari thought these deeds were weird too. He looked into their history and ended up with an interesting story. No one considered putting patches of grass outside their homes in ancient times. That changed in the Middle Ages, when French and English kings and nobles started putting patches of grass at their castle entrances. “Well-kept lawns demand land and a lot of work,” wrote Harari in his book. “In exchange, they produce nothing of value.” Peasants could never afford to waste their time or land on lawns, so these lawns were a perfect status symbol（身份的象征）for nobility（高贵）. When the Industrial Revolution began in the 18th and 19th centuries, the middle classes started being able to afford their own suburban（郊区的）houses. And guess what became the suburban status symbol? A perfectly kept lawn. The popularity of lawns continued to grow, taking over public event spaces and sports. In the past, people played sports on all kinds of surfaces—dirt, ice, sand. But in the last couple centuries, they made the switch to green grass. “Grass is nowadays the most widespread crop in the USA after corn and wheat,” Harari continued. Lawns spread beyond Europe and the U.S, and they’re now status symbols around the world. Suburban people may not realize it, but they care for lawns just because centuries ago, French and English kings wanted to show off by intentionally planting something useless. It’s strange that people should continue to spend so much time and money on what’s really a leftover（遗留物）from the Middle Ages. When you plan your house, you can shake off（摆脱）the cultural leftover and imagine for yourself a rock garden or some other new creation. 1.What does the underlined word “weird” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A.strange B.ordinary C.beneficial D.attractive 2.What could lawns indicate in the 19th century? A.Environmental awareness. B.People’s taste. C.Cultural background. D.Personal wealth. 3.What is the author’s attitude towards keeping lawns? A.Uncaring. B.Disapproving. C.Favorable. D.unclear. 4.What might be the best title for the text? A.The Function of Lawns B.The Value of Lawns C.The History of Lawns D.The Management of Lawns
One of my all time favorite holiday destinations is the Gold Coast. With its beautiful beaches, mountain hinterland and theme parks, the variety from one location to another is fantastic! And it’s also important that its like a playground for my children. The Gold Coast certainly offers something for every member of our family. We all love heading down to the beach for an early morning swim or surf. The beaches feature some of the softest golden sand and pumping waves, making them ideal for surfing. Safety is important especially when I'm out with the kids, and I feel better knowing that lifeguards are continually on patrol（巡逻）. The long coas also offer the perfect setting for a leisurely walk at sunset-a favorite activity of mine. Then, of course, there’s the bargain-hunting in the city’s center. For shoppings goers there are amazing shopping centers boutiques and the usual chain stores. I always pick up loads of goodies at Pacific Fair. The Gold Coast is popular for its theme parks-Sea World, Wamer Bros Movie World and Dream World. The seal and dolphin presentations at Sea World keep both children and adults on the edge of their seats as the sea creatures go through a series of complicated jumps, flips and rolls. It’s great entertainment and an educational window to the underwater world for the kids. Our kids also enjoy meeting the characters at Movie World and watching how real movies are made. Night-time is equally fun, as we usually set off to find the best local restaurants and cafes. The mix of cultures and influences has given the Gold Coast a wide variety of choices, including modem Australian, Italian, Asian and seafood, although sometimes nothing beats fish and chips! A visit to the Gold Coast in the Sunshine State is worthwhile and fun. 1.Why does the author consider the Gold Coast as her ideal holiday destination? A.There are a lot of shopping centers. B.The whole family can have fun there C.It’s a safe and interesting place for kids D.The author can walk leisurely along the coast. 2.What does the underlined word “boutiques” probably mean? A.Theme parks B.Beautiful parks C.Small shop D.Local restaurants 3.What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about? A.What the theme parks offer B.How popular the Gold Coast is C.Why kids love theme parks so much D.What people can do in the Gold Coast 4.What makes night time in the Gold Coast attractive for tourists? A.The presentations B.The entertainments C.The shopping centers D.Various choices of food
The STAR Eco Station is an environmental science museum, a wildlife rescue center, and a shelter for endangered and illegally-traded foreign animals confiscated （没收）by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It carries out the mission “Preservation through Education ”by educating visitors about the preservation of the environment and the inter-dependence of all living things. Field trips STAR Eco Station hosts field trips for schools and camps throughout Southern California. Each field trip lasts two hours, consisting of a one-hour gathering and a one-hour tour of the facility, with lessons associated with California State Science Standards. Throughout the field trip, students learn about the latest developments in environmental protection and the ways in which wildlife interacts with various ecosystems. The students also receive an up-close and hands-on experience with our rescued foreign wildlife. The tour includes different environmental exhibits that showcase the ways students can help protect animals in the wild. Field trips are offered on weekdays only, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. or 12 p.m.-2 p.m. The rate is $6 per visitor, both child and adult, with a $120 minimum. We offer one free adult per 10 children for groups of 40 or more. Maximum capacity is 120 people per field trip. Public tours Guided tours of the STAR Eco Station introduce visitors to over two hundred rescued foreign wildlife. Each tour is led by an Eco Station staff member, and features fun animal facts, hands-on animal encounters, surprising rescue stories, environmental exhibits, and original approaches to going green. Visitors may only see the animals on a guided tour, for both your safety and the safety of our animals. The guided tour lasts approximately 45-60 minutes. Visitors are served on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations are required. However, tours may sell out. We suggest larger groups schedule a private tour. Note: Our regular public tours times are subject to change without notice・ Please call in advance for the most up-to-date information
1.The STAR Eco Station aims to_________. A. help research wildlife abroad B. collect money for animal shelters C. raise awareness of wildlife protection D. provide a knowledge of unusual animals 2.What can students do during a field trip? A. Make a speech on the environment. B. Take part in foreign wildlife rescue. C. Get to know why species get endangered. D. Learn how living things affect each other. 3.For a guided tour, visitors should know that_________. A. large groups are served first B. it is available on weekdays C. its time could change D. booking is needed
Preschool girl lifts old man’s spirits When Tara Wood brought her daughter to a grocery store to buy the four-year-old some cupcakes, she had no idea that would be a life-changing experience. As Tara pushed her daughter Norah around the store last month, she passed an old man who was by himself. The old man looked cold, until Norah shouted to him, “Hi! It’s my birthday today!” The man stopped and his demeanor changed from distant and serious to warm and friendly. “How old are you today?” the man asked. After some time talking together, Norah asked her mom to take a picture of her with her new friend “Mr Dan”, Dan Peterson, 82. They hugged and after ten minutes went their separate ways. That could have been the end of the story. But it is actually the beginning of a special relationship. Tara posted the picture of her daughter and Mr. Dan on Facebook and someone who recognized him reached out to her with his contact information. It turned out that Mr. Dan’s wife died in March and he had been suffering from depression and anxiety ever since. The person on Facebook told Tara that it was the first time they had seen Mr. Dan smile since the death of his wife. Knowing that, Tara contacted Mr. Dan, and ever since Norah and the 82-year-old have developed a friendship unlike any other. “She has shown me a depth of love, a depth that I didn’t know existed,” Mr. Dan told the reporter. Mr. Dan told Tara that before meeting Norah, he hadn’t had one night of uninterrupted sleep. Anxiety kept him up at all hours and made him restless. After meeting Norah, he said he now sleeps soundly. For Mr. Dan’s 82nd birthday on October 20, the mother and the daughter brought balloons and presents—and, of course, cupcakes. Mr. Dan will also spend a day around Thanksgiving with Norah and her family. “If you don’t take the time to notice people, you will never know how you can positively impact a life,” Tara Wood said. 1.Mr. Dan looked cold because ________. A.he felt lonely B.he disliked little kids C.nobody had hugged him D.he knew little about Norah 2.The underlined word “demeanor” in Paragraph 2 probably means ________. A.words B.body C.thoughts D.attitude 3.How did Tara know more about Mr. Dan? A.From a news reporter. B.From a stranger. C.From a shop assistant. D.From his neighbor. 4.What can we learn from the story? A.Giving makes a real difference. B.It is important to respect each other. C.We should not judge a person at first sight. D.Good things will happen if one keeps trying.
A Heroic Driver Larry works with Transport Drivers, Inc. One morning in 2009, Larry was ______along 165 north after delivering to one of his _______. Suddenly, he saw a car with its bright lights on. _______ he got closer, he found ____ vehicle upside down on the road. One more look and he noticed _______ shooting out from under the _______ vehicle. Larry pulled over, set the brake and _______the fire extinguisher (灭火器). Two good bursts from the extinguisher and the fire was put out. The man who had his bright lights on _______ and told Larry he had _______ an emergency call. They ________ heard a woman’s voice coming from the wrecked (毁坏的) vehicle. ________the vehicle, they saw that a woman was trying to get out of the broken window. They told her to stay ________ until the emergency personnel arrived, ________ she thought the car was going to ________. Larry told her that he had already put out the fire and she should not move ________ she injured her neck. Once fire and emergency people arrived, Larry and the other man ________ and let them go to work. Then, Larry asked the ________ if he was needed or ________ to go. They let him and the other man go. One thing is ________—Larry went above and beyond the call of duty by getting so close to the burning vehicle! His ________ most likely saved the woman’s life. 1.A. walking B. touring C. traveling D. rushing 2.A. passengers B. colleagues C. employers D. customers 3.A. Since B. Although C. As D. If 4.A. each B. another C. that D. his 5.A. flames B. smoke C. water D. steam 6.A. used B. disabled C. removed D. abandoned 7.A. got hold of B. prepared C. took charge of D. controlled 8.A. came down B. came through C. came in D. came over 9.A. returned B. received C. made D. confirmed 10.A. then B. again C. finally D. even 11.A. Starting B. Parking C. Passing D. Approaching 12.A. quiet B. still C. away D. calm 13.A. for B. so C. and D. but 14.A. explode B. slip away C. fall apart D. crash 15.A. as if B. unless C. in case D. after 16.A. stepped forward B. backed off C. moved on D. set out 17.A. woman B. police C. man D. driver 18.A. forbidden B. ready C. asked D. free 19.A. for certain B. for consideration C. reported D. checked 20.A. patience B. skills C. efforts D. promise
Billions of poor people around the world 1. (depend) on the use of wood for cooking. And as they take more and more firewood from wild areas, they are destroying habitats around the world. Wood collection is one reason why many animals have become endangered. This is 2. Dr. Metcalf spends each summer in Africa. He wants to teach women and children in villages how to cook with the sun. He helped create Solar Cookers International. It’s an organization that introduces solar cookers to developing countries 3. teaches people how to use them.
Why do people want to go to university? For some, it is the desire to learn. At university, you 1. (teach) by lecturers and professors who may be leading experts 2. their fields. The opportunity to learn from them is what drives some people 3. (apply) to university. For others, going to university provides the all-important stepping -stone for their careers. However, for the majority of 4. (west) people, university means freedom from home.
World Environment Day is a UN Environment-led global event, 1. takes place on June 5 every year and is celebrated by thousands of communities worldwide. Since it began in 1972, it has grown to become the 2. (large) of all the celebrations of environment each year. China owns half the world’s electric vehicles and 99% of the world’s electric buses. By 3. (host) World Environment Day 2019, the Chinese government will be able to showcase its innovation and progress toward a cleaner environment.
你发现周围很多同学在用手机发短信，玩游戏等，影响了正常学习，请针对这个现象，写一份广播稿，呼吁同学放下手机，多关注身边的人和事。内容包括： 1、简述频繁使用手机的危害性； 2、提出至少三项合理化的建议(多锻炼……)。 注意：1、词数100左右 2、开头及结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 3、可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear fellow students, _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ That’s all. Thank you for your listening.
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 1.远足是我们接触大自然的最简单方式之一。 (expose) 2.新上映的电影改编自一部极具人气的小说，非常卖座。(which) 3.和孩子们共读一本书，不仅能培养他们良好的阅读习惯，还能引领他们探索未知世界的奥妙。(not only) 4.在很多国家，各种形态优美的家犬已成为最受喜爱的家庭动物，他们与人们朝夕相处，得到了悉心呵护。(care)
Directions：Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible. Job Discrimination against Women in China Nowadays, more and more women have walked out of kitchen and become career women instead of housewives. With the increase in the employment ratio of women in society, some subtle forms of job discrimination do exist. To begin with, quite a lot of companies intentionally control the number of female employees when they advertise for staff in the newspaper. Therefore, it is rather difficult for women, even with a master degree, to get well-paid jobs. Some enterprises definitely refuse female applicants, either to avoid their maternity leaves stipulated（规定）by our government when they give birth to a child, or because of the employers’ prejudice against women. Some bosses think women are inferior to men in professional skill and spirit of enterprise. Some companies do employ women staff, but inequality is always there like an increasable spot. Even when men and women are in the same position doing the same job, it is no easy task for a woman to be promoted or get equal pay. The employers take the biased attitude toward female employees, and usually think that a man is more capable than a woman. Sometimes they fire a woman without any good reason. In china, there is a saying“Women hold half of the sky”. But women are not given enough respect they deserve in their career. Since men and women are together playing the same important role in our whole society, our government, as well as the society, should take efficient measures to provide the same job opportunities to women. And the women themselves should enhance their work ethic and awareness of self-reliance and self-protection. In this way, more and more women can be motivated to work well at their favourite job and promoted to their desirable positions. Only in this way, can our society be called an equal, open and just one for everyone.
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